File compression News

7 Jul

Apple Store Options For Final Cut X by ABradney-George

With the recent launch of Apple's new version of Final Cut comes some more options for downloading this program and other software that will complement it. The Apple Store website now offers Final Cut Pro X with Motion… Read more on Apple Store Final Cut X

3 Jul

File Compression Formats In 7-Zip by AmyBradney-George

With a variable dictionary size of up to 4 GB, compression speed of around 1 MB/s on 2 GHz CPU, and a decompression of about 10-20 MB/s on 2 GHz CPU, 7-Zip deals with a huge range of file compressions. Some supported formats… Read more on File Compression 7 Zip

23 Jun

How To Zip A File With WinZip by AmyBradney-George

By converting a file using WinZip you are in fact compressing it. The term “zipping a file” means to make smaller (hence compress), so that it requires less bandwidth to send via email, and less disk space to store it making it… Read more on Zip A File With Winzip

16 Jun

Installing And Using Your WinZip Download by ABradney-George

WinZip's popularity and features make it a great choice for file compression and extraction solutions. Once you have decided you want this software, it is a simple matter of downloading WinZip and installing it.   How… Read more on Winzip Download

15 Jun

Who Should Download 7-Zip? by ABradney-George

7-Zip is an open source file compression and extraction program that has gained popularity for advanced functions not generally expected in freeware. But just because 7-Zip is free does not mean everyone will need it.   So who… Read more on Download 7 Zip

9 Jun

Using The 7z File Format In 7-Zip by ABradney-George

7-Zip creator Igor Pavlov has gone beyond just creating a powerful free compression tool - he has also created an archive file format to go with it. Designed for best use within 7-Zip, the 7z format provides solid file compression… Read more on 7 Z

9 Jun

7-Zip: The Free File Compression Alternative by ABradney-George

File compression is a useful function for both backup and sharing options because it allows lots of data to be stored in a relatively small format. While WinRAR and WinZip are two of the most established utilities… Read more on 7 Zip

7 Jun

Features Of The New WinZip Mac Edition by ABradney-George

As one of the leading file compression programs on Microsoft Windows operating systems, WinZip is now ready to move into the Mac market with the new WinZip Mac Edition. This powerful zip utility will make sharing large files… Read more on Winzip Mac

5 Jun

WinRAR And WinZip Free Software Alternatives by AmyBradney-George

WinRaR and Winzip are two of the most widely used file compressions programs on the market as they cater for both PCs and MACs, but despite their numerous benefits neither are free to use. However, there are alternatives that are also effective… Read more on Winrar Winzip Free

1 Jun

WinZip Options To Open A Zip File by ABradney-George

Zip files make it easier to transfer large amounts of data from one computer to another by compressing the data in a specialized way. Often used for file sharing and archiving, these files require a specific program to open or unzip the… Read more on Winzip Open Zip File

27 May

Benefits Of WinRAR As A Backup Tool by ABradney-George

WinRAR is one of the most popular file compressors available, featuring a wide range of archive formats and powerful compression options for Windows users to choose from. Many people use compression software as a way of sending large email… Read more on Winrar File Backup

27 May

What Options Are There For Free Downloads Of WinRAR? by ABradney-George

WinRAR is one of the best file compression and extraction programs around, with thousands of people using it to backup and send files of a reduced size. While it is a relatively affordable program, many people still wonder whether… Read more on Free Downloads Of Winrar

26 Jan

Compress Files With WinRAR by Bibey

This is a guest post from the publisher, WinRAR. There are many reasons to compress computer files to a smaller size, whether it is to fit files onto a small USB drive, to adhere to limits on the size of e-mail attachments, to save space on… Read more on Compress Files With Winrar

26 Jan

Extract Files With WinRAR by Bibey

This guest post outlines how to extract files with WinRAR. Once you've worked out how to compress files with WinRAR it's time to extract your files. And WinRAR knows that you don't have time to wait.… Read more on Extract Files With Winrar

26 Jan

WinRAR or WinZip by Bibey

This is a guest post from the publisher, WinRAR.  Currently most compressed files are archived either in the Zip format or the RAR format. WinZip, the originator of the Zip format, has established itself as one of the biggest… Read more on Winrar Winzip

26 Jan

The Changing Nature Of Online Storage by Bibey

There's been a huge surge in use of online storage suites in the last year that is creating competition for market leaders like Smith Micro's Stuffit Deluxe. These file delivery and storage suites allow users to "send"… Read more on Online Storage